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Mutai, Chepleting cruise to Eindhoven marathon victory

Kenyans Laban Mutai and Betty Chepleting were crowned the champions of 2019 Eindhoven marathon champions on Sunday 13th in The Netherlands.

BETTY CHEPLETING WINS EINDHOVEN MARATHON. PHOTO COURTESY EINDHOVEN MARATHON

Mutai led compatriots in podium sweep, to position eight in when he clocked 2:06.40 to set his personal best in the 42km distance.

After finishing second last year behind Elisha Rotich (2:07.32) leading Kenyans to top six positions, it was his chance to win the title, this time leading positions 1-8 in an all Kenyan affair.

Reuben Korio was in second position (2:07.00) and John Langat completing the podium timing 2:07.11).

Chepleticng won the title ahead of Ethiopia’s Zewdness Ayele.

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